I am looking for pictures of parasitc or mutualistic relationships in nature. So, for one week I am requesting people post either links, pictures or sketches of such relationships. Entries are limited to one per person so make your posting worth while. Entries will be judged by myself and could have some influence on how I develop my project so you will not just be competing for the reward described below. Due to delivery issues, I will have to limit entries to those I can physically present with the award. Only those in BC's South West Interior are able to win, however anyone else may help the discourse and put any pictures up.
The prize, for one winner, a six pack of beer of your choosing within reason. Not bad for what might only take you 5 minutes of searching google images... It may help your chances if you explain the example in a brief sentence or two as well. Here is an example:
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Are you looking for something like this http://www.semioticon.com/seo/M/images/mimicry_2.jpg
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ReplyDeleteWazza! Sort of an example of commensalistic relationship in nature. The barnacle lives on the whale but doesnt really benefit it in any way. http://www.suite101.com/content/examples-of-commensalism-in-the-ocean-a123931
ReplyDeleteSort of like the nurse log. Picture link below; http://www.johnharveyphoto.com/HighFalls/ThreeTreesInNurseLog.html
Crocodile and Egyptian Plover
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A fish called a remora attches itself to sharks, whales, large fish, and rays. The remora benefits because it is provided safety from other fish as well as a constant supply of food. The host benefits because the fish consumes bacteria from either the body or the inside of the mouth (depending on the species of remora). I have added links to a couple of pictures to get the full idea of it.
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http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http://hilobrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/remora_large.jpg&imgrefurl=http://hilobrow.com/2009/06/04/taking-three-wolves-to-the-moon/&usg=__4Iz7lA_ajWUDo74fXnzMcPwTiBs=&h=500&w=375&sz=47&hl=en&start=0&zoom=1&tbnid=Fl507wEBNXdXxM:&tbnh=140&tbnw=105&ei=o1SRTf-_IYuosAP8voGkDg&prev=/images%3Fq%3DRemoras%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26biw%3D1276%26bih%3D857%26tbm%3Disch&um=1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=156&oei=Q1SRTbbrGI6ssAPzrNCgDg&page=1&ndsp=30&ved=1t:429,r:0,s:0&tx=51&ty=71
Warren,
ReplyDeleteI found a rare parasitc worm that lives off of the genitailia of humans. The parasite is contracted from swimming in the Amazon and actually makes it's way into the genitalia.
check it out at http://news.softpedia.com/newsImage/The-Vagina-Penis-Parasite-Fish-2.jpg/
p.s. I drink MGD
Bees and flowers.
ReplyDeleteWe have often come across the phrase
ReplyDelete”Symbiotic Relationship” An example of “Mutualism” is the relationship between the Egyptian plover and the crocodile. In the tropical regions of Africa, the crocodile lies with its mouth open. The plover flies into its mouth and feeds on bits of decaying meat stuck in the crocodile’s teeth. The crocodile does not eat the plover. Instead, he appreciates the dental work. The plover eats a meal and the crocodile gets his teeth cleaned. Coincidentally, the Egyptian plover is also known as the crocodile bird.
Here's a link to a not very informative site, but hopefully the image is inspiring.
http://netsyscon4hr.wordpress.com/
It's been brought to my attention that I posted a similar link as another competitor.... so here's a far better example of interdependence and complex symbiotic relationships.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.jacksbromeliads.com/theamazon.htm
The article of interest is approximately half way down the page.
Here is an example of a parasitic relationship between a parasite and an ant. The parasite takes controls the ant and forces it to die in an ideal spot for the spores of the fungus that sprouts from the ant to infect other ants.
ReplyDeleteLinks: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090811161345.htm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuKjBIBBAL8
I found a parasite thats really gross but what's better than that?
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I drink Lucky Lager so at least you'll save a few bucks over Shawn.
There are ants that farm aphids!
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not sure if this helps haha, but apparently these are one of the few animals, other then humans that farm...
So who won?
ReplyDeleteI would lean more toward the entries that show mutualistic relationships rather than parasitic, as this is more in keeping with your research.